The City provided recycling services until June 2020. The decision to discontinue the program was made to avoid increasing monthly recycling fees for residents, due to shifts in the recycling market and high levels of contamination in recycling bins. Contaminated loads incur additional landfill dumping fees.
To address the issue, the City made efforts to educate residents on proper recycling practices through pamphlets, monthly newsletters, and social media. Despite these efforts, contamination levels remained high.
A Citizen Opinion Survey was also conducted to gather feedback on whether to continue the recycling program.
The City will continue to monitor conditions and explore opportunities to reinstate the program in the future.